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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,006.68, 47,994.68 and 15,125.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,006.68, 47,994.68 and 15,125.64 is: 22,681.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,006.68 : 47,994.68 = 15,125.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,006.68/47,994.68 = 15,125.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,006.68x = 47,994.68 × 15,125.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,006.68x = 725,950,251.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,950,251.60/32,006.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,681.21

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